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Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast - 3rd May 2025

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Hanmer Springs Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs

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This is the Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs, New Zealand for 15 days from 3 May.

Updated 03 May 2025 10:35 NZST.

Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Hanmer Springs.

Forecast for today in Hanmer Springs

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
03

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudLt RainFog

Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain, fog later.

Hanmer Springs has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Hanmer Springs Snow Report

Hanmer Springs Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
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Hanmer Springs 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs from OpenMeteo
Sat
03
Sun
04
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
WindNW F2NW F2SW F2
1,850m
0℃
Light Snow
0℃
Clear
4℃
Clear
5℃
Mixed
6℃
Mixed
9℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Cloud
NW F2NW F2SW F2
1,641m
2℃
Light Snow
1℃
Clear
5℃
Clear
6℃
Mixed
8℃
Mixed
11℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Cloud
NW F2NW F2SW F2
1,432m
3℃
Lt Rain
2℃
Clear
6℃
Clear
7℃
Mixed
9℃
Mixed
12℃
Lt Rain
14℃
Cloud
Snow Line

1,679m

Max Town3℃2℃6℃7℃9℃12℃14℃
Min Town0℃-2℃1℃4℃5℃6℃9℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Hanmer Springs Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
03

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudLt RainFog

Clear spells first, cloudy then light rain, fog later.

Max 2℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
04

Snow unlikely

FogFreeze FogClearClear

Fog, freezing fog, clear sky later.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedFair

Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, fair later.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

FairMixedClearFair

Fair first, clear spells then clear sky, fair later.

Max 12℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainLt RainCloud

Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.

Max 14℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Hanmer Springs, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Hanmer Springs, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Hanmer Springs Snow Forecast updated at 10:35 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hanmer Springs

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Hanmer Springs, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Hanmer Springs, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Hanmer Springs is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Hanmer Springs will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Hanmer Springs for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.